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Professor Richard V. Calabrese

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1976

Room 1208C Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Building
E-mail: rvc@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 405-1908

Background

Professor Richard V. Calabrese received his B.S. degree from the University of Rochester and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Massachusetts. Before joining Maryland in 1981, he was employed by Stevens Institute of Technology, Pickard, Lowe & Garrick, Inc. and General Electric Aircraft Engine Group.

Professor Calabrese served as Acting Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1992-1994.

Research Interests

Professor Calabrese is director of the High Shear Mixing Research Program (HSMRP) at Maryland. His expertise is in the areas of turbulent mixing and multiphase flow, with emphasis on drop dispersion and coalescence, prediction and measurement of particle size distribution, and prediction and measurement of velocity fields in stirred vessels, high shear mixers and other process equipment. He is the author of more than 65 publications and has given more than 250 presentations at conferences, universities and in industry.

He has been a consultant to numerous chemical and pharmaceutical companies including Altus Pharmaceuticals, Avecia Ltd., Bechtel National, Becton Dickinson, BHR Group, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Charles Ross & Son., Chemineer, ChevronTexaco, Colorcon, DOE-ORP, Dow Chemical Co., Dow Corning Corp., DuPont, Eli Lilly, Exxon, W.R. Grace, ICI Ltd., IGENE Biotechnology, Koch Materials Co., Life Technologies, Lightnin, Merck, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Searle/Pharmacia, S. C. Jonhson's & Son, Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Unilever, WSRC, Zeneca/Syngenta, and others.

Professional Service

Dr. Calabrese is a Fellow of the AIChE and is a founding member of the North American Mixing Forum (NAMF) of the AIChE. He is currently an Emeritus member of NAMF’s Executive Council, and has previously served as Past President, President, Vice President, Treasurer, National Program Chair and MPC of the 15th Biennial North American Mixing Conference. Until recently, he served as Subject Editor for Fluid Flow for Chem. Eng. Res. & Design (I. Chem. E., UK), the official journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineers. He has contributed two chapters to the Handbook of Industrial Mixing Science and Practice, titled "Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Systems" and "Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices".

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Honors and Awards

Teaching

• Poole & Kent Teaching Award for Senior Faculty, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, May 1997
• Celebrating Teachers Award, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education, University of Maryland, May 1995
• Outstanding Teacher Award, AIChE Student Chapter, University of Maryland, May 1995
• Outstanding Teaching Award for Junior Faculty, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, December 1986

Professional

• Visiting Scientist, PARSAT Group, DuPont Central Research and Development, Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE, July 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001
• Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), elected Oct. 2000
• North American Mixing Forum of the AIChE, 1997 Annual Award for Sustained Contributions to Mixing Research and Practice, AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 1997
• Merck Distinguished Lecturer—Collaboratus V, Rutgers University, February 9, 1995
• Visiting Fellow, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Science & Engineering Council, Sept. 1991 to Aug. 1992
• Fulbright Senior Scholar Award, United Kingdom, Sept. 1991 to June 1992

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Selected Publications

Francis, M.K., R.V. Calabrese and S. Phongikaroon, "Novel Probe for the In Situ Measurement of Particle Size Distributions", Rev. Sci. Instruments, 77, 123704-1 to 123704-8, 2006.

Phongikaroon, S. and R.V. Calabrese, "Effect of Internal and External Resistances on the Swelling of Droplets", AIChE J., 51, 379-391, 2005.

Phongikaroon, S., R V. Calabrese and K.J. Carpenter, "Elucidation of Polyurethane Dispersions in a Batch Rotor-Stator Mixer", JCT Research, 1, 329-335, 2004.

Calabrese, R.V., M.K. Francis, K.R. Kevala, V.P. Mishra, G.A. Padron and S. Phongikaroon, "Fluid Dynamics and Emulsification in High Shear Mixers", Proc: 3rd World Congress on Emulsions, Lyon, France, 2002.

Briggs, M.E., J.V. Sengers, M. K. Francis, P. Gaspard, R.W. Gammon, J.R. Dorfman and R.V. Calabrese, "Tracking a Colloidal Particle for the Measurement of Dynamic Entropies", Physica A, 296, 42-59, 2001.

Calabrese, R. V., M.K. Francis, V.P. Mishra and S. Phongikaroon, "Measurement and Analysis of Drop Size in a Batch Rotor-Stator Mixer", Proceedings: 10th European Conference on Mixing, H.E.A. van den Akker and J.J. Derksen, Editors, pp. 149-156, Elsevier Science B.V, 2000.

Gaspard, P., M.E. Briggs, M.K. Francis, J. V. Sengers, R.W. Gammon, J.R. Dorfman and R. V. Calabrese, "Experimental Evidence for Microscopic Chaos", Nature, 394, 865-868, 1998.

Bigio, D.I., C.R. Marks and R. V. Calabrese, "Predicting Drop Breakup in Complex Flows from Model Flow Experiments", Intern. Polymer Processing, XIII, 192-198, 1998.

Bakker, A., R.D. LaRoche, M.H. Wang and R.V. Calabrese, "Sliding Mesh Simulation of Laminar Flow in Stirred Reactors" Trans. I. Chem. E. 75:A, 42-44, 1997.

Calabrese, R.V., S.H. Cheng, J.C. Lin and J.W. Gentry, "Effect of Kernel on Aggregation or Coalescence of Large Clusters", Part. Sci. & Tech., 13, 37-53, 1995.

Stoots, C.M. and R.V. Calabrese, "The Mean Velocity Field Relative to a Rushton Turbine Blade", AIChEJ, 41, 1-11, 1995.

Pacek, A.W., I.P.T. Moore, A.W. Nienow and R.V. Calabrese, "A Video Technique for the Measurement of the Dynamics of Liquid-Liquid Dispersions During Phase Inversion", AIChE J., 40, 1940-1949, 1994.

Zhang, N., Y.C. Chang, R.V. Calabrese and J.W. Gentry, "The Potential Use of Sequences of Fibonacci Series to Simulate Breakage and Agglomeration", Atm. Env., 28,1073-1080, 1994.

Chang, Y.C., R.V. Calabrese and J.W. Gentry, "An Algorithm for Determination of the Size-Dependent Breakage Frequency of Droplets, Flocs and Aggregates", Part. Part. Syst. Charact., 8, 315-322, 1991.

Calabrese, R.V. and C.M. Stoots, "Flow in the Impeller Region of a Stirred Tank", Chem. Eng. Prog., 85, 43-50, May 1989.

Calabrese, R.V., et. al, "Drop Breakup in Turbulent Stirred Tank Contactors", Part I: "Effect of Dispersed Phase Viscosity", AIChE J, 32, 657-666, 1986.; Part II: "Relative Influence of Viscosity & Interfacial Tension", AIChE J, 32, 667-676,1986.; Part III: "Correlations for Mean Size and Drop Size Distribution", AIChE J, 32, 677-681, 1986.

Berkman, P.D. and R.V. Calabrese, "The Dispersion of Viscous Liquids by Turbulent Flow in a Static Mixer", AIChE J., 34, 602-609, 1988. Calabrese, R. V. and S. Middleman, "The Dispersion of Discrete Particles in a Turbulent Fluid Field", AIChE J, 25, 1025-1035, 1979.

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Book Chapters

Atiemo-Obeng, V. A. and R. V. Calabrese, "Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", Chapter 8 in Handbook of Industrial Mixing Science and Practice, E. L. Paul, V. A. Atiemo-Obeng and S. M. Kresta, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004 (pp. 479 to 505).

Leng, D. E, and R. V. Calabrese, "Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Systems", Chapter 12 in Handbook of Industrial Mixing Science and Practice, E. L. Paul, V. A. Atiemo-Obeng and S. M. Kresta, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004, (pp. 639 to 753).

Calabrese, R. V., D. E. Leng and P. M. Armenante, "Liquid-Liquid Mixing in Agitated Reactors", Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, S. Lee, Editor, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2006.

Tatterson, G. B., R. V. Calabrese and W. R. Penny, Editors, "Process Mixing: Chemical and Biochemical Applications", AIChE Symposium Series, Vol. 88, 1992; Vol. 89, 1993; Vol. 90, 1994; Vol. 91, 1995.

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Selected Recent Presentations

Kevala, K. R., K.T. Kiger and Richard V. Calabrese, "Particle Tracking Simulations in an Inline Rotor-Stator Mixer to Aid in the Prediction of Drop Size Distribution", MIXING XXI, 21st Biennial North American Mixing Conference, Park City, UT, June 2007.

Charrouf, M.L. and R.V. Calabrese, "Mechanisms of Particle Dispersion and Concentration in Unsteady Virtual Impaction Jets" , Paper No. 312d, AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 2006.

Kevala, K.R., K.T. Kiger, and R.V. Calabrese, "Large Eddy Simulation of an Inline Rotor-Stator Mixer and Comparison with High Resolution PIV Measurements" , Paper No. 249d, AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 2006.

Kevala, K.R., K.T. Kiger and R.V. Calabrese, "Single Pass Drop Size Distributions in an Inline Rotor-Stator Mixer", Paper No. GB.00004, APS Division of Fluid Dynamics 58th Annual Meeting (DFD05), Chicago, IL, November 2005.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and K T. Kiger, "Using a Dispersed Phase Model to Track Particle Paths and Deformation Rates in Complex Mixing Geometries", Paper No. 131b, AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 2005.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and K.T. Kiger, "Single Pass Drop Size Distributions: Equilibrium Lost", MIXING XX, 20th Biennial North American Mixing Conference, Parksville, BC, Canada, June 2005.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and K.T. Kiger, "Measurement and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-line Rotor-Stator Mixer", MIXING XX, 20th Biennial North American Mixing Conference, Parksville, BC, Canada, June 2005.

Calabrese, R.V. and G.A. Padron, "Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Drop Size Distribution for Dilute Liquid-Liquid Dispersions", MIXING XX, 20th Biennial North American Mixing Conference, Parksville, BC, Canada, June 2005.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and K.T. Kiger, "Measurement and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-line Rotor-Stator Mixer" Paper No. 328e, AIChE Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 2004.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and K.T. Kiger, "Single Pass Drop Size Distributions Produced in a In-Line Rotor-Stator Mixer" Paper No. 323e, AIChE Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 2004.

Calabrese, R.V., M.L. Charrouf and M.B. Ranade, "CFD Simulation of a Virtual Impactor for Sub-micron Aerosols", Paper No. 289f, AIChE Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 2004.

Calabrese, R.V. and G.A. Padron, "Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Drop Size Distribution for Dilute Liquid-Liquid Dispersions", Paper No. 189a, AIChE Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 2004.

Plenary Lecture: Calabrese, R. V., K.R. Kevala, V.P. Mishra, and K.T. Kiger, "Measurement and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-line Rotor-Stator Mixer", ISMIP-5, Int. Sym. Mix. Ind. Process, Seville, Spain, June 2004.

K.M. Dhanasekharan, A.H. Haidari and R.V. Calabrese, "Simulation of Liquid-Liquid Dispersion in Turbine Stirred Vessels", MIXING XIX, 19th Biennial North American Mixing Conference, Lake Placid, NY, June 2003.

Phongikaroon, S., G.A. Padron, R.V. Calabrese, J. Green and G. Sunshine, "Adsorption Kinetics at Liquid-liquid Interfaces for Application to Emulsification Processes" Paper No. 178b, AIChE Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 2002.

Zhang, H-J, R.V. Calabrese and J.W. Gentry, "Asymmetrical Particle Size Distributions Arising from Ternary and Pantamerous Breakage and Coagulation", Paper No. PD1-02, AAAR Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, October 2002.

Plenary Lecture: Calabrese, R.V., M.K. Francis, K.R. Kevala, V.P. Mishra, G.A. Padron and S. Phongikaroon, "Fluid Dynamics and Emulsification in High Shear Mixers", 3rd World Congress on Emulsions, Lyon, France, September 2002.

Green, J., G. Sunshine, G.A. Padron, S. Phongikaroon and R.V. Calabrese, "Adsorption Kinetics at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces for Application to Emulsification Processes", 3rd World Congress on Emulsions, Lyon, France, September 2002.

Calabrese, R.V., K.R. Kevala and V.P. Mishra, "The Turbulent Velocity Field in a High Speed, In-Line Rotor-Stator Mixer", Robert S. Brodkey Symposium on Turbulence in Chemical Processing, USNCTAM 14, Blacksburg, VA, June 2002.

Calabrese, R.V., "Dry and Liquid Dispersion for Powder Processing", ECBC Next Generation Materials for U.S. Army Obscurants Workshop, Baltimore, MD, March 2002.

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Selected Invited Seminars

MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, "Prediction of Drop Size and Effect of Surfactant Concentration in Agitated, non-Coalescing Liquid-Liquid Dispersions", September 21, 2007.

Rohm and Haas Company, Spring House, PA. "Hydrodynamics of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", August 23, 2007.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD, "Hydrodynamics of Rotor-Stator Mixers", August 17, 2007.

Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", July 31, 2007.

Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN, "Turbulent Liquid-Liquid Dispersion", July 31, 2007.

Unilever, PLC, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", March 19, 2007.

Pfizer, Inc., Groton, CT, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", January 19, 2007.

The Procter & Gamble Co., West Chester, OH, "Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Mean Drop Size in a Batch Rotor-Stator Mixer", November 8, 2006.

Fluent, Inc., Lebanon, NH, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", August 9, 2006.

Akzo Nobel Symposium on Emulsification Technology, Stenungsund, Sweden, "Agitated, non-Coalescing Liquid-Liquid Dispersions: Drop Size Correlations and the Effect of Surfactant Concentration" May 17, 2006.

Akzo Nobel Symposium on Emulsification Technology, Stenungsund, Sweden, "Measurement and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-line Rotor-Stator Mixer", May 17, 2006.

The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI, "Agitated, non-Coalescing Liquid-Liquid Dispersions: Drop Size Correlations and the Effect of Surfactant Concentration", April 24, 2006.

BRH Group, Inc., Fluid Mixing Processes Steering Committee Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, "Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Drop Size Distribution for Dilute Liquid-Liquid Dispersions", March 23, 2006.

Syngenta Crop Protection, Greensboro, NC, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Dispersion Processes", February 22, 2006.

Colorcon, West Point, PA, "Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Drop Size Distribution in a Batch Rotor-Stator Mixer", January 11, 2006.

Colorcon, West Point, PA, "Practical Turbulent Flows: Modelling and Experimental Validation", January 11, 2006.

Silverson Machines, Inc., East Longmeadow, MA, "Measurement and Analysis of Drop Size Distribution in Rotor-Stator Mixers", January 5, 2006.

Silverson Machines, Inc., East Longmeadow, MA, "Prediction and Measurement of Velocity Fields in Rotor-Stator Mixers", January 5, 2006.

Altus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cambridge, MA, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Dispersion Processes", September 19, 2005.

Mettler Toledo Workshop on Particles in Process Engineering, Hilton Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Dispersion Processes", August 24, 2005.

The Procter & Gamble, Co., Corporate Engineering Technologies laboratory, West Chester, OH, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", August 18, 2005.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., New Brunswick, NJ, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", April 8, 2005.

ChevronTexaco ETC, Houston, TX, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", October 18, 2004.

Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, "Measurement and Analysis of Drop Size Distribution in Batch Rotor-Stator Mixers", June 29, 2004.

Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, "Measurements and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-Line Rotor-Stator Mixer", June 29, 2004.

Silverson Machines, Ltd., Chesham, Bucks, UK, "Measurement and Analysis of Drop Size Distribution in Rotor-Stator Mixers", May 27, 2004.

Silverson Machines, Ltd., Chesham, Bucks, UK, "Measurements and Simulation of Turbulent Flow in an In-Line Rotor-Stator Mixer", May 27, 2004.

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada, Department of Chemical Engineering, "Measurement and Analysis of Drop Size Distribution in Batch Rotor-Stator Mixers", April 29, 2004.

Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Bothell, WA, "Assessment of High Shear Devices for Emulsification Processes, September 26, 2003.

Lightnin, Rochester, NY, "Assessment of Rotor-Stator Mixing Devices", August 26, 2003.

AEA Technology—Engineering Software Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, "CFD Prediction and Experimental Validation of the Turbulent Velocity Field in Stirred Vessels and Rotor-Stator Mixers", January 14, 2003.

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Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• Fulbright Association